Weezer’s The Gold Album: How a viral hit reshapes the band’s future

Rivers Cuomo and Patrick Wilson discuss Weezer’s 20th LP, The Gold Album, due Aug. 21, with co-producers Klas Åhlund and Kenneth Blume; the interview touches on the viral rise of the 2015 duet Go Away, Cuomo’s evolving view of the band’s catalog, and a new duet featuring Karly Hartzman of Wednesday. Wilson explains his approach to writing ‘Shine Again,’ details burnout that led Josh Freese to drum on recent tours (with a possible return to drums for 2026), and Cuomo notes the joy of fans rediscovering Weezer as new platforms emerge.